Environmental Risk & Waste Compliance Specialist

Amazon Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across CA sites, implement compliance plans, and partner with operations to hit milestones. You will conduct site inspections, maintain hazardous waste records, identify gaps using data, and communicate requirements to site leaders and legal stakeholders.

Travel may be required to meet program objectives and ensure conformance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) or related field
• 2+ years of experience in environmental compliance, regulated waste management, or workplace risk investigations
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations (RCRA, DOT, and applicable state hazardous waste rules)
• Experience collecting and analyzing data to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions

Responsibilities

• Own the execution and delivery of regulated waste compliance projects and activities, including developing standard operating procedures, workflows, and inspection routines, to mitigate identified risks across the sites you support.
• Apply risk management methods such as waste compliance audits and site inspections to monitor compliance thresholds, test controls, and take corrective action when findings arise.
• Collaborate with site teams, compliance operations, and operations partners to understand business needs, clarify waste compliance requirements, and drive productive discussions that build consensus.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and work with process owners to improve conformance, reduce risk, and increase operational efficiency.
• Prepare clear and concise documentation, including status reports, audit results, metrics, and project communications, so the right information reaches the right audience at the right time.
• Travel expected up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data analysis for compliance

Stakeholder communication

Hazardous waste rules awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Master's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC's Worldwide Environmental Assurance and Protection (EAP) team seeks a Risk Specialist I to drive regulated waste compliance across CA sites, implement compliance plans, and partner with operations to hit milestones. You will conduct site inspections, maintain hazardous waste records, identify gaps using data, and communicate requirements to site leaders and legal stakeholders.

Travel may be required to meet program objectives and ensure conformance with regulatory